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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1909
Page
2
In Durham on April 6 the writer discusses ward politics and a potential city aldermanic race. He warns against political manipulation and calls for citizens to select men outside ward interests, noting upcoming holiday observances and reflections on local press ownership and modern hat fashion trends.
Dr. Smith was murdered after being drugged with chloroform for a watch and diamond pin. Earl Cotten led the plot, with Tim Holderfield transporting the body. E A Hopkins supplied the chloroform, and Cotten’s son of a prominent Raleigh physician received a 30 year penitentiary term while Holderfield and Hopkins drew 10 and 2 years respectively. Public opinion sees the punishments as excessive.
The text debates whether a judge or republican colleges can produce suitable leaders, arguing that both technical and student elements are needed. It praises Taft and discusses the role of scientists and practical workers in politics, noting concerns about party purity and the influence of educated professionals within the political arena.
The report notes a transit funding bid with a price range from 1.0 to 6.00 in the city street context. Officials discuss potential allocations and the impact on local services while residents react to the proposal as presented in city documents.
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A brief readable fragment notes a local matter involving Soroge and a wide area. The text presents limited context and names, requiring cautious interpretation while preserving the core entities and potential event. Further details are not provided in the accessible portion.
Readable fragments reference Selene Otis and Sherry with unclear local notes. The brief mentions a person named Selene Otis and another named Sherry, with no clear event, date, or location given in the legible text.
The schedule lists arrival times for No. 241 at Durham, expected at 4:30 PM. The voyage includes leg stops at Baltimore, Cape Charles, York and Eaton, Thirl, Richmond, Washington, and New York with departure from Pra orfdt.
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